East Sussex County Council
Legal Assistant - Debt
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Legal Assistant
Do you have interest in civil litigation and debt recovery and are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your local community? If so, apply now for this Legal Assistant post!
You will be based within the Commercial & Litigation section of Legal Services, dealing predominantly with debt recovery work which is important in securing valuable finance for the Council. In addition, you will be expected to assist in other areas of the team when required. You will carry a large caseload which will provide an opportunity to learn quickly and build a specialism in this area. You will be supervised by a supportive manager and have the benefit of flexible working arrangements.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively to a range of people, including the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
- Ability to analyse facts and apply them.
- Accuracy with attention to detail.
- Good telephone manner.
- Ability to effectively prioritise a diverse workload to meet deadlines.
Please download the job description and person specification here for more information.
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To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. When writing your supporting statement, be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application, see our how to apply page.
Interviews will take place in person at County Hall in Lewes. Interviews will take place within 2 weeks of the closing date. If you are unavailable on these dates, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
Benefits
This role offers a unique experience, work which is meaningful and purposeful to your wider local community in a supportive environment, whilst gaining early exposure to responsibility and your own caseload.
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Contact
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, contact Robert Freeman, Senior Solicitor, at robert.freeman@eastsussex.gov.uk to request an MS Teams call or phone call.
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Additional Information
- Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
- If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, please let the hiring manager know in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information, please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK.
- If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process, please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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